Software Engineering Lead

Are you a collaborative Software Engineering Lead looking to work for a mission driven global organization? About the role - As Engineering Lead for NeoID—You will lead and manage a small team of engineers, fostering their growth and ensuring delivery excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work with industry standard protocols such as OAuth2, OIDC and SAML, as well as healthcare's SMART on FHIR and EHR integrations. About the team- This team is entrusted with building Elsevier's next-generation Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform. It is building and evolving the authentication and authorization backbone for Elsevier's global products. Its mission is to provide a brand new IAM platform will enable next generation Authorization and Authentication for ALL Elsevier products Qualifications Current experience as a People Manager of Software Engineering and/or Security Engineering professionals. Current Experience with Java/J2EE, JavaScript/Typescript, and related technologies Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) Have current hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform Proven track record as a people leader Understanding of the SAAS development life cycle process Experience with at least one major IAM platform (KeyCloak, Auth0, Okta, or similar) – KeyCloak and Auth0 experience are strong pluses. Accountabilities · Managing, mentoring, and supporting a small team of engineers, fostering a culture of security, innovation, and technical excellence Collaborating with product managers and stakeholders to define requirements and strategic direction for the platform, including healthcare and life sciences use cases Writing and reviewing code, performing code reviews, and ensuring adherence to security and engineering best practices Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, providing expert guidance on IAM, security, and healthcare protocol topics Contributing to architectural decisions and long-term platform strategy Staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving security threats in the IAM and healthcare space Leading the design and implementation of secure, scalable IAM solutions, with a focus on OAuth2/OIDC and healthcare protocols such as SMART on FHIR and EHR integrations Why Elsevier? Join a global leader in information and analytics, and help shape the future of secure, seamless access to knowledge for millions of users worldwide, including healthcare professionals and researchers. If you are an Engineering Lead ready to expand your skills, take on a hands-on software engineering leadership role, and grow as a people manager, we want to hear from you. U.S. National Base Pay Range: $115,400 - $192,300. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. If performed in New Jersey, the base pay range is $130,284 - $208,116. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. 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